Publications

Starting a Business

If you are interested in starting a business, our interactive website YesNewportNews.com will guide you and ensure a smooth transition to becoming a business owner in Newport News.

Annual Reports

View Annual Reports from the Economic / Industrial Development Authority.

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Program Year 2021-2022

The CAPER is a document submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which summarizes the programmatic accomplishments and financial expenditures during the program year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds.

Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development (2020-2024)

The Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development is a planning requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the receipt and use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. As a recipient of these funds, the City is required to prepare a long range plan that identifies housing, homeless and community and economic development needs and determines priorities, establishes strategic goals and allocates anticipated resources.

Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development Annual Action Plan (2023-2024)

A draft of the City of Newport News’ Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan for plan year 2023-2024 is now available for public review and comment.

The Action Plan describes specific projects and activities to be undertaken by the City with funds made available from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program in the upcoming fiscal year.